Description
A classic dish of crispy, cheesy goodness that’s simple to prepare and perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Dip each chicken breast into the mixture, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Arrange the coated chicken breasts in a greased baking dish.
- Pour marinara sauce generously over the chicken breasts.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
For an extra crispy coating, toast the breadcrumbs before using. Don’t overcrowd the baking dish to ensure even cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg